4.7 from 45 votes
New England Clam Chowder
This simple New England clam chowder (sometimes called Boston clam chowder) features chunks of red potatoes and minced clams. Thick cut bacon and herbs join the cream to make a luxurious, comforting dish that everyone will love!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
385 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 lices Bacon about 4 ounces), cut into ¼-inch pieces, center-cut thick-cut
- 1 Spanish onion chopped, large
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 26 ounces minced clams drained and juice reserved
- 16 ounces clam juice
- 1 cup water
- 1½ pounds potato about 4 medium, scrubbed and cut into ½-inch dice, red
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons parsley minced fresh leaves
- salt to taste, fresh ground
- black pepper to taste, fresh ground
Instructions
- Fry the bacon in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat until the fat renders and the bacon crisps, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the flour and stir until lightly colored, about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in the reserved clam juice (from the cans), the bottled clam juice and the water.
- Add the potatoes, bay leaf, and thyme and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Add the clams, cream, parsley, salt and pepper to taste; bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat, discard the bay leaf, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Clams: You can substitute fresh minced clams in place of the canned variety; adjust the clam juice based on your salt preference.
- Serving: Add crackers, a simple salad, or cheddar bay biscuits to make it a meal.
- Storing: The soup can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: The soup can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: The soup can be reheated in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat.
- Recipe adapted from The Best Soups and Stews
Nutrition Information
Calories
385kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
587mg
(24%)
Potassium
703mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
870IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
16.9mg
(19%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 587mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 703mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 870IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 16.9mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.